May 01, 2008
Texas A&M junior golfer Matt Van Zandt is among 12 student-athletes named to the Big 12 Spring Sports Good Works Team, the league office announced on Thursday.
Each member institution selected a student-athlete for recognition based upon significant community service, good academic standing and participation in a Big 12-sponsored sport.
Van Zandt (Houston/Elkins HS) is the first student-athlete to be named a two-time recipient of the good works award. He has played in eight tournaments for the Aggies and ranks fourth on the team in scoring with a 73.50 stroke average.
2008 BIG 12 SPRING SPORTS GOOD WORKS TEAM
Name Class School Sport
Meg McDaniel Jr. Baylor Women?â„¢s Golf
Gleisy Torres Torres Sr. Colorado Women?â„¢s Tennis
Chrissy Derouin Sr. Iowa State Women?â„¢s Tennis
Alyssa Rainbolt Fr. Kansas Women?â„¢s Golf
Daniel Dellasega So. Kansas State Baseball
Elizabeth Robe Sr. Missouri Women?â„¢s Track & Field
Leandra McGruder So. Nebraska Women?â„¢s Track & Field
Jarod Freeman Sr. Oklahoma Baseball
Deleanor Kirkpatrick Sr. Oklahoma State Women?â„¢s Track & Field
Kenn Kasparek Jr. Texas Baseball
Matt Van Zandt Jr. Texas A&M Men?â„¢s Golf
Danielle Matthews So. Texas Tech Softball